Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Times of India Changes Photo in Article About Murder Accusation
A newspaper called The Times of India initially used a picture of a Hindu holy man in an article about a man named Mohammed Asad who was accused of killing children.
The man, Asad, wanted to gain special powers.
After receiving complaints, the newspaper changed the picture and headline a month later.
The event happened in Meerut, India.
The Times of India initially used a photo of a Hindu tantrik for a story about Mohammed Asad.
Mohammed Asad was arrested for murdering two children and planning more killings.
The newspaper's original headline and image were changed after a month due to backlash.
The incident took place in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
The accused reportedly sought 'supernatural powers'.
- Who
- The Times of India and Mohammed Asad, accused of murdering two children.
- What
- The Times of India changed a headline and image after backlash over its article about Mohammed Asad.
- When
- The original article was published approximately a month prior to the changes made on August 11.
- Where
- Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The changes were made because the original headline and featured image were misleading, as they incorrectly associated the accused, a Muslim, with Hinduism.
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Public Response
Misleading Information
News Accuracy
The original article misrepresented the facts by associating a Muslim individual with Hinduism.
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- Accused
- Mohammed Asad
- Victims
- Two children (11 and 14 years old)
- Location
- Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- News Source
- The Times of India
- Change Date
- August 11
- Original Headline
- To gain ‘mystic powers’: Self-proclaimed tantrik held in UP for killing 2 kids; planned to kill 9 more